Vesicle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012557",
  "term": "Vesicle",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A small, membrane-enclosed sac within the cytoplasm of a cell, used for storing or transporting substances. In a broader anatomical or toxicological context, it describes a small, circumscribed, fluid-filled elevation on a surface like the skin or a mucous membrane, essentially a blister. Cellular vesicles, such as endosomes and exosomes, are typically between 30 and 1000 nanometers in diameter and are involved in processes like endocytosis and intercellular communication.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 820 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/vesicle/"
}